RIP Arturo Gatti

hamed2 · 07-11-2009, 05:24 PM

Just read he was found dead in Brazil.

stevebydac · 07-11-2009, 05:27 PM

Wow!

They suspect he was murdered too.

"Former champion Arturo Gatti has been found dead in northeastern Brazil on Saturday, several media outlets are reporting.
Gatti, 37, was on a second honeymoon with his wife and 10-month-old baby, the CBC reported. Gatti's blood-stained body was found in an apartment in Porto de Galinhas, Brazilian police say.
A police investigation is underway and foul play is suspected, the CBC reported.
Gatti was found in his underwear, with blood stains on his neck and the back of his head around 6 a.m. Saturday morning, the CBC reported."

Boxer Arturo Gatti reportedly found dead in Brazilian hotel room - ESPN

EMSoccerCoach · 07-11-2009, 05:57 PM

Wow...what a shame. A guy who seemed like he'd overcome prior demons. One of my favorites.

Jersey-Jim · 07-11-2009, 06:00 PM

What an unbelievable year this has been.

a87star · 07-11-2009, 06:05 PM

R.I.P. Thunder.

Arturo gave me some of the greatest thrills as a fight fan. He was a warrior and one of the bravest, toughest fighters out there.

CONN CHRIS · 07-11-2009, 06:10 PM

What?!?

I just got in, need to go look for this.

Unreal

Piggy Lid · 07-11-2009, 06:18 PM

Makes the blood run cold. Shocking.

Lee · 07-11-2009, 06:43 PM

This is just unbelievable, I am total shock right now. And with his family there too.

Two of my favorite fighters within a two week span.

RIP

Antonin · 07-11-2009, 06:55 PM

I was scrolling down the OOTP sections and saw this thread...I thought, "This can't be."

RIP Arturo. Wow. What a great, great fighter. If anybody truly deserved a peaceful and prosperous retirement... I'm trying to hold back the tears...

Mad Bomber · 07-11-2009, 07:31 PM

This was a shock to me. I just returned from the home opener for the Toronto Argonauts, and before I came home I stopped off at work (just across the street), and was floored by the news of Arturo's death, as apparently our station broke the story.

I met Arturo a little over a year ago at a fight card in Montreal, and we spoke, and he told me that he was hoping to get into the promotional side of the sport.

dtaylor@montereyherald.co · 07-11-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hamed2

Just read he was found dead in Brazil.

Hey, guys: Links to stories from all over the world concerning the apparent murder of Arturo "Thunder" Gatti may be found at www.ringsideboxingshow.com, The Boxing Amusement Park.

Thunder · 07-11-2009, 08:43 PM

Just found out two minutes ago. I'm near tears over here. So sad, so very sad.

Lee · 07-11-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunder

Just found out two minutes ago. I'm near tears over here. So sad, so very sad.

I feel for you Thunder, I know you were as big a Gatti fan as any.

hamed2 · 07-11-2009, 08:56 PM

Terrible story & now they think it may be the wife who did it.

Thunder · 07-11-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee

I feel for you Thunder, I know you were as big a Gatti fan as any.

Thanks man. I made the four-hour ride from CT to the Boardwalk in Atlantic City a couple of times, including Ward II. Nothing like seeing the AC skyline in the distance knowing you were going to get a show. I'm still shocked. I never even met the guy, but still, it's just not a good feeling.

IceTea · 07-11-2009, 10:47 PM

RIP....I feel bad for thunder

Mark42661 · 07-11-2009, 10:54 PM

Wow! For me this is more of a shock than the other recent deaths. RIP Thunder. What a warrior he was!

wildhawke11 · 07-12-2009, 06:41 AM

Rest in Peace old warrior ---- You Gave All
Thanks for the memories Champ

Rob Morris · 07-12-2009, 06:42 AM

Wow, absolutely shocked about this. RIP Champ. What a terrible week for boxing, first Alexis Arguello, then Johnny Caldwell, now Arturo Gatti.

Infinity · 07-12-2009, 07:24 AM

I am watching the Agbeko/Darchinyan fight (replay, but I didn't get to see the first showing..lol) when I saw the announcement on Show Box. Gatti was the Warrior's Warrior. He always gave his all whenever he was out there. On top of that, when he got older, he had the intelligence and skills to reinvent himself, which is something you don't see often. Arturo was one of the most entertaining fighters of our generation!

My prayers go out to the Gatti family in this dark time in their lives.

07-11-2009, 05:24 PM	#1
hamed2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,094	RIP Arturo Gatti Just read he was found dead in Brazil.

07-11-2009, 05:27 PM	#2
stevebydac All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In a fictional baseball world Posts: 835	Wow! They suspect he was murdered too. "Former champion Arturo Gatti has been found dead in northeastern Brazil on Saturday, several media outlets are reporting. Gatti, 37, was on a second honeymoon with his wife and 10-month-old baby, the CBC reported. Gatti's blood-stained body was found in an apartment in Porto de Galinhas, Brazilian police say. A police investigation is underway and foul play is suspected, the CBC reported. Gatti was found in his underwear, with blood stains on his neck and the back of his head around 6 a.m. Saturday morning, the CBC reported." Boxer Arturo Gatti reportedly found dead in Brazilian hotel room - ESPN __________________

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a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 4,850	R.I.P. Thunder. Arturo gave me some of the greatest thrills as a fight fan. He was a warrior and one of the bravest, toughest fighters out there. __________________ Women Boxing Archive Network Womens International Boxing Association

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Lee Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Scorched Desert Posts: 4,649	This is just unbelievable, I am total shock right now. And with his family there too. Two of my favorite fighters within a two week span. RIP

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Antonin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,419	I was scrolling down the OOTP sections and saw this thread...I thought, "This can't be." RIP Arturo. Wow. What a great, great fighter. If anybody truly deserved a peaceful and prosperous retirement... I'm trying to hold back the tears... __________________ Cultural icons, gone but not forgotten: David Bowie, Lou Reed, William S. Burroughs, Tristan Tzara, Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsburg, Jimi Hendrix, John Cage, Johnny Thunders (New York Dolls), Mike Hudson (The Pagans), Joey Ramone (Ramones), Stiv Bators (Dead Boys), Tomata Du Plenty (The Screamers), Joe Strummer (The Clash), Lester Bangs

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Mad Bomber All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,566	This was a shock to me. I just returned from the home opener for the Toronto Argonauts, and before I came home I stopped off at work (just across the street), and was floored by the news of Arturo's death, as apparently our station broke the story. I met Arturo a little over a year ago at a fight card in Montreal, and we spoke, and he told me that he was hoping to get into the promotional side of the sport. __________________ Keep on Punchin' There are three things that go on a fighter, first your reflexes go, then your chin goes, and then your friends go. Willie Pep

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07-11-2009, 08:56 PM	#14
hamed2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,094	Terrible story & now they think it may be the wife who did it.

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Mark42661 All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Home of the Kansas City Chiefs! Posts: 1,080	Wow! For me this is more of a shock than the other recent deaths. RIP Thunder. What a warrior he was!

07-12-2009, 06:41 AM	#18
wildhawke11 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,952	R i p Rest in Peace old warrior ---- You Gave All Thanks for the memories Champ

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Rob Morris All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 594	Wow, absolutely shocked about this. RIP Champ. What a terrible week for boxing, first Alexis Arguello, then Johnny Caldwell, now Arturo Gatti.

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Infinity Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anderson, CA Posts: 3,431	I am watching the Agbeko/Darchinyan fight (replay, but I didn't get to see the first showing..lol) when I saw the announcement on Show Box. Gatti was the Warrior's Warrior. He always gave his all whenever he was out there. On top of that, when he got older, he had the intelligence and skills to reinvent himself, which is something you don't see often. Arturo was one of the most entertaining fighters of our generation! *My prayers go out to the Gatti family in this dark time in their lives.* __________________ *Infinity Boxing Association* *All Time Greatest Tourney - Infinity Style* All Time Greatest Tourney - Infinity Style - Teams *Dream Fights*